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Originally Posted by Buehler445
No it really isn't.
It depends on the formulation of 2-4D. Ester formulations can volatilize (become a vapor) and move a long way. I believe Ester volatilizes above 85 degrees. Amine formulations won't volatilize as bad, but when they do it is at much higher temperature. The higher the rate you applied (it is easy to overapply with a hand sprayer) the more risk exposure to physical drift (unlikely to move 100') and vitalization.
Timing. 2-4D will only stick around a couple days, and probably won't volatilize after the first day, particularly if you put it down in the morning. If you exposed his plants to 2-4D the damage would be immediate. I mean within 20 minutes. 3 weeks later, any effects are not 2-4D.
What does it do to tomatoes? Lays them the **** over. They will literally ****ing melt. They will not be standing. The leaves will technically pucker, but the overriding thing is that it melts the **** out of tomatoes. And much exposure at all will kill the **** out of tomatoes.
Sounds like he's FOS and doesn't want to buy new tomatoes. If you're worried about it, there is probably an extension agent around that could tell you what the damage is. If he's real pissed, ask him to pay for a tissue sample. They can determine if there is any 2-4D in the leaf.
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Thanks Buehler. He also has beans planted that should have been affected and they're pristine (and closer to my yard).
I think he made the mistake of planting in mud and then we had really wet weather and cool temperatures. His plants are OK... they're still blooming and have small tomatoes on them. I don't want to be a dick, but I think he thinks it's my fault. From everything I've read I did nothing wrong.